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Sifi Primary Years German Teacher (part-time)

  • International School Stuttgart e.V.
  • Work experience
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The International School of Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit Kindergarten through 12th grade, NEASC accredited, IB World School offering an international curriculum to a student body of about 880 from over 40 nations. Among its strengths are its student-centred and holistic approach to learning and its commitment to professional development and emphasis on student pastoral care.

ISS is one school, located on two campuses. The Sindelfingen campus is situated 20 km to the west of Stuttgart and offers a dual language / interlingual learning environment. ISS Sindelfingen Campus currently has 180 students from Kindergarten, to 10th Grade.

ISS is looking to hire a qualified

Deutschlehrer für die Grundschule/Primary Years German Teacher

(ALL Gender)

This is a part-time (50%) position (18.75 h/w) and is initially limited to two years.

 

Responsibilities

Beginn im August 2026. Diese Position wird in einer fortgeschrittenen Grundschulklasse angesiedelt sein und erfordert eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem Englischlehrer in der Klasse.

The successful candidate will:

  • have a Bachelors degree and qualified teacher status
  • be a motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Lower Elementary school aged students learning through German
  • have Elementary school teaching experience and a minimum of two years teaching experience as a teacher
  • ·be committed to a collaborative approach to working with colleagues in a team teaching situation
  • be fluent in German  (C1 level minimum) and , ideally, proficient in English
  • feed back to the classroom teaching team regarding any concerns dealing with students' pastoral needs
  • have experience of and commitment to supporting the pastoral needs of students
  • work with colleagues to support and guide students to achieve their academic growth
  • attend weekly staff meetings and collaborative planning times that is aligned with the teaching hours of this position
  • be fascinated by the process of learning for understanding, open to new ideas, humorous and flexible
  • have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
  • display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
  • value and respect the views and needs of children and young people.
A commitment to collaborative planning with the class teacher and other subject teachers is an essential part of the post. An attitude of open-mindedness and commitment towards the ISS Mission and Philosophy are essential pre-requisites to this post. We teach with a strong focus on differentiation for the children's learning levels in an integrated, inquiry- based curriculum.
 
We encourage questioning, exploration, and the articulation of ideas, opinions and discoveries. Evidence of the ability to facilitate learning in an intercultural and interlingual setting will be required at interview.
 

Qualifications

Starting in August 2024. This is a sabbatical cover for two years. This Position will be based on an Upper Elementary Class- and will require working in close collaboration with classroom English teacher.
 
The successful candidate will:
  • have a Bachelors degree and qualified teacher status
  • be a motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Upper Elementary school aged students learning through German
  • have Elementary school teaching experience and a minimum of two years teaching experience as a teacher
  • be committed to a collaborative approach to working with colleagues in a team teaching situation
  • be fluent in German and , ideally, proficient in English
  • feed back to the classroom teaching team regarding any concerns dealing with students' pastoral needs
  • have experience of and commitment to supporting the pastoral needs of students
  • work with colleagues to support and guide students to achieve their academic growth
  • attend weekly staff meetings and collaborative planning times that is aligned with the teaching hours of this position
  • be fascinated by the process of learning for understanding, open to new ideas, humorous and flexible
  • have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people
  • display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
  • value and respect the views and needs of children and young people.
A commitment to collaborative planning with the class teacher and other subject teachers is an essential part of the post. An attitude of open-mindedness and commitment towards the ISS Mission and Philosophy are essential pre-requisites to this post. We teach with a strong focus on differentiation for the children's learning levels in an integrated, inquiry- based curriculum. We encourage questioning, exploration, and the articulation of ideas, opinions and discoveries. Evidence of the ability to facilitate learning in an intercultural and interlingual setting will be required at interview.

Benefits

  • Free parking and good public transport connections (subsidized job ticket)
  • Access to our school bistro with freshly prepared meals every day – for a convenient and delicious lunch break right on site


Please visit our Benefits Page to learn more about our Benefits at ISS.

Additional Information

  • Please send us a detailed application with references reflecting your professional career. For the benefit of everyone, especially our students, we pursue a strict safeguarding strategy and child protection policy.
  • Applications, in English please, should be submitted via our job portal.
  • Applications will be handled with discretion
*Aus Gründen der besseren Lesbarkeit wird auf die gleichzeitige Verwendung der Sprachformen männlich, weiblich und divers (m/w/d) verzichtet. Sämtliche Personenbezeichnungen gelten gleichermaßen für alle Geschlechter.


 
  • Mark Schifferer
  • Human Resources Director
  • Scott Jackson
  • Sifi Campus Principal